Opinion

Dear Editor, In another 11 days’ time, residents from 67 local authority areas will be heading to the polls in what will be the first ever local government elections (LGE) here in 22 years.

Dear Editor, It’s another year when women from all over the globe are expected to observe International Women’s Day (IWD) under the theme ‘Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality.’

Dear Editor, I applaud the notable achievement of the Georgetown municipality and by extension the APNU+AFC government for the massive environmental and aesthetic transformation of not only the city of Georgetown but the country as a whole.

Dear Editor, In response to the letter from a “Concerned Citizen” published in the Kaieteur News of March 6, the National Commemorative Commission (NCC) wishes to advise the general public that neither it nor any person or persons from the organizing team of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, has awarded (or has any intention of awarding) a contract to Johnny Q Sound Company.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by Mr K A Juman-Yassin objecting to the construction of a casino in Church Street, Georgetown, between Albert and Oronoque Streets (‘How can a licence be granted for a casino in Church Street?’

Dear Editor, Both Mark Nicholas and Dave Cameron have had things to say recently.

The current economic difficulties of Brazil, now expanded into political challenges to the government, as well as specifically to President Dilma Rousseff herself, suggest a change in perceptions of the status not only of Brazil in the ranking of economies in the global system, but the ranking of countries described some years ago by a Western analyst as BRICS, with the implication that they could become among the more select groupings of leading global economies as time goes on.

Dear Editor, I am an attorney-at-law and a course director at the Hugh Wooding Law School pursuing a doctoral degree in education at Sheffield University.

Dear Editor, In principle, it was a positive initiative of the Under the Tamarind Tree company to sponsor the Georgetown Debate 2016 featuring representatives from 6 parties contesting the local government elections, which was held on Saturday, March 5 at the Theatre Guild.

Dear Editor, With the historic local government elections looming there was a historic debate on Saturday night last.

Dear Editor, All over this nation election fever is catching on; the enthusiasm of those running for office is as bright as the sun and the nation is abuzz as we set to overthrow old local regimes and install new ones via the ballot box.

Dear Editor, In Guyana we have been trying for 19 years to have local government elections, and finally these are set for March 18, thanks to the APNU+AFC coalition government.

Dear Editor, Lawlessness in Guyana seems to be the order of the day in spite of the new government’s commitment to aggressively pursue corruption in all its forms.

Dear Editor, My critique of state violence against citizens since Independence, including those who oppose the government has understandably enraged opinion on both sides of our ethno-political divide.

Dear Editor, After reading a letter penned by Mr Charles Ramson Jr regarding his reasons for the deaths of the 17 prisoners last week, I wish to state that he is somewhat oblivious of the facts that surround this entire unfortunate occurrence.

Dear Editor, All rape cases tried in Georgetown at present are conducted in camera, whether or not the victim is a child or an adult.

Dear Editor, In a letter by Mr Mohabir Anil Nandlall published in the Stabroek News of 27th February, headlined: ‘Hearsay evidence inadmissible in a court can be received in an inquiry,’ Mr Nandlall stated: “Regarding the evidence it is trite law that the rules of evidence applicable to a court of law in litigation do not apply to Commissions of Inquiry.

Dear Editor, I learnt with much grief about the death of Police Sergeant 16934 Leonard La Rose.

Dear Editor,   Could the relevant authority alert the driving public as to when motor vehicle fitness will be issued?